MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry) to Unveil
Program to Evaluate and Certify Products
at 9:00 am News Briefing
Merchandise Mart

Take West Elevator to 7th floor - HAWORTH Showroom
(Invitation Only - Press Welcome)

CHICAGO, MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design
Chemistry) based in Charlottesville, VA will release its new and unique Cradle
to Cradle(TM) product certification system which verifies manufacturers'
achievement using a robust set of environmental criteria, based on the
principles of Cradle to Cradle Design developed by internationally recognized
architect/designer William McDonough and German chemist Michael Braungart.

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PRESS RELEASE Mike Woolf Joins Board of Directors of United Security Bancshares

today
announced the availability of its inter-mold(R) injection molded hook
technology with tough, advanced materials from GE: NORYL * GTX* resins,
CYCOLOY* resins, XYLEX* resins and XENOY* resins.

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He was a Board member of the Fresno Metropolitan Museum for 6 years
and a past president of the Fresno-Madera Dental Society.

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(NASDAQ: UBFO) announced today the addition of Mike Woolf as a director of
United Security Bancshares and United Security Bank. This allows APLIX
and GE customers to create new applications with a designed -in hook
fastener.inter-mold.

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Currently he
serves on the board of the Carden School of Fresno, Woolf Farming Company,
and serves as Chairman of the Western Pistachio Association.
The inter -mold(R) process is compatible with a wide range of
injection-molded thermoplastics.

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APLIX provides hook and loop solutions globally with
USA headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina and other offices in
Canada, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.
To learn more about the product certification process, please visit
http://www.

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* Trademarks of the General Electric Company.

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inter-mold by APLIX Launches New Injection Molded Hook Made With Tough GE Resins; inter -mold Fasteners Created in Plastic From GE Advanced Materials

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Woods commented, "With his long history in the area, Mike brings a wealth
of knowledge and sound business philosophy to this position .
The benefits of inter-mold(R) include:

Elimination of material cost and attachment labor

Improved reliability and aesthetics

Waterproof and chemical resistant

Green process and environmentally friendly

The inter-mold(R) technology is covered by a number of worldwide
patents, including United States Patent 5,368,549; US Patent RE
37,338; and US Patent 5,656,226 .com

About inter-mold(R) technology

The inter-mold(R) technology, owned by APLIX, is a patented
technology and is offered to designers and injection molders to allow
the integral molding of hook fasteners into injection-molded plastic.

Cradle to Cradle Design Certification System Set for Launch at NeoCon June 13 Chicago

McDonough, hailed by Time magazine as a "Hero of the Planet " and who was
the subject of recent articles -- Newsweek, "Designing the Future" (5/16/05),
The Wall Street Journal, "Beyond Recycling: Manufacturers Embrace 'C2C'
Design" (3/3/05) and Forbes, "Cradle to Cradle to Washington" (12/15/04) --
will headline the announcement, providing details about this innovative
certification process which incorporates measures of sustainability benefits
not found in other product certification programs.

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About APLIX

Since its founding in 1958, APLIX, formerly Velcro France, has
dedicated its resources exclusively to the manufacturing of hook and
loop fasteners.
APLIX also provides a variety of engineering services to aid in the
rapid deployment of the technology.

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inter-mold(R) is a breakthrough patented technology allowing one-step
injection molding of hook fasteners directly into plastic parts in
many applications .
The inter-mold(R) technology can be used in virtually any
situation where hook and loop fasteners are used today.aplix.

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William McDonough will provide details at a NeoCon World's Trade Fair news
briefing (an invitation-only breakfast hosted by Haworth, credentialed press
welcome to attend).

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"Tough GE resins and the inter-mold(R) fasteners will enable our
customers to create new innovative and efficient fastening solutions
for their applications," said Melanie Cook, market director,
Transportation, GE Advanced Materials.

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Mike, a Fresno native, attended San Joaquin Memorial High School, UC
Berkeley, and UOP Dental School followed by a general practice residency at
Valley Medical Center (UMC).

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Woods, President and Chief Executive
Officer of United Security Bancshares http://www.unitedsecuritybank. For more information, please visit
http://www.
To arrange an interview with William McDonough, please contact:
Ken Alston at 434-979 -1111 or 703-944-2212 cell phone

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CHARLOTTE, N.----APLIX, Inc . With APLIX's global expertise in the
provision of closure systems, customers can benefit from the design of
the optimal fastening system.

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For
more information please contact APLIX or visit http://www.

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Mike joined the Boards
on May 24, 2005. Potential
applications can be found in the automotive, aviation, healthcare,
consumer goods, sporting goods and furniture.

inter -mold(R) is a Trademark of APLIX.com

Information contact: Jay Bolus, 434-295-1111 or 434 -409-8770.

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Dennis R. Mike has been a practicing dentist for 23
years."

The inter-mold (R) technology can help eliminate or reduce
the material and labor costs of attaching hook material to plastic. The technology is
potentially useful in situations where adhesives are not practical .
"Our goal is to encourage industries worldwide to adopt sustainable design
principles which emulate and celebrate the design patterns of nature, and
create new products with potential to benefit human health and the environment
while generating business profit," McDonough said.

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He is a strong
leader, admired for his integrity and vision, and will provide excellent
continuity in helping direct United Security Bancshares and United Security
Bank into the future.